Barry Manilow is currently on a farewell tour at 82, humorously dubbed his 'see him before he croaks tour.' Concerts include stops in Oakland and San Jose. Following this tour, he will continue his Las Vegas residency from September to December. Manilow's career began in the 1960s as a jingle writer for brands like State Farm and Pepsi. His rise to fame occurred with the hit 'Mandy' in 1974, which shifted his role from a background musician to a prominent performer.
"I had been playing piano for all these great singers, but I had made demos of my songs that I was sending around, and Bell Records wanted to make a whole album with me singing."
Before 'Mandy,' Manilow spent much of his early career during the 1960s writing and singing commercial jingles for such iconic brands as State Farm Insurance and Pepsi.
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